Radda shakes up Cabinet in major reshuffle

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Katsina

Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has approved a major cabinet reshuffle, including the reassignment of commissioners and the appointment of two Special Advisers, aimed at strengthening governance and improving service delivery.

A statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, noted that the changes take immediate effect and are designed to reposition the administration for optimal performance across key sectors.

Under the reshuffle, Hon. Adnan Nahabu has been appointed Commissioner for Higher, Vocational and Technical Education, while Prof. Ahmad Muhammad Bakori moves from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development to lead the newly created Ministry of Livestock Development.

Hon. Aliyu Lawal Zakari has been redeployed from the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to the Ministry of Agriculture, while Hajiya Zainab Musa Musawa shifts from Basic and Secondary Education to the Ministry of Special Duties.

Hon. Yusuf Suleiman Jibia assumes the role of Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, and Engr. Surajo Yazid Abukur has been appointed Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development.

Hajiya Aisha Aminu, previously Director-General of the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency, now heads the Ministry of Women Affairs.

In addition, Governor Radda appointed Hajiya Hadiza Abubakar Yar’adua as Special Adviser on Nutrition and Welfare Services, and Isa Muhammad Musa as Special Adviser on Cultural Orientation.

Governor Radda charged all appointees to remain committed to the “Building Your Future” agenda, prioritizing service delivery and addressing the needs of the people of Katsina State.

He expressed confidence that the reshuffle would enhance coordination, deepen sectoral expertise, and accelerate the implementation of critical programmes across education, health, agriculture, youth development, women empowerment, and social welfare.